This page presents some of the products used in
photo-enforcement. Material is provided by vendors. The page is divided into
four section broadly grouping the products. Some products overlap the group
they are in. For information about any specific product on this page, please
contact that vendor.
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Computer Recognition Systems, Inc.
Computer Recognition Systems, Inc. provides video based
traffic monitoring and control systems for a variety of applications.
This section reviews the current projects underway in the Americas
and/or those recently completed, and a brief mention of some new
ventures abroad.
The projects are broken down by application category and by
state/country.
High Occupancy Vehicle Enforcement and Review (HOVER)
Texas
CRS has installed a High Occupancy Vehicle Enforcement and Review
(HOVER) system with Transfomation Systems (Transfo) and the
Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) in Dallas. The system uses three
(3) cameras to capture images and read the license plates of vehicle
traveling in High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. In this case an
Image Capture System and License Plate Reader have been combined into
a single 19 inch ISAbus industrial computer. The operating
system is iRMX to accomplish the large number of real time
tasks. The system combines three camera images.
JPEG images of the front and side are combined with a license
plate image of the vehicle rear. The plate reader performs a
real-time look-up to a white list as a filter to real-time enforcement
actions. A Violation Review Workstation provides additional
image review and violation processing capabilities. The following are
some sample images.

Rear Plate Image
See Transfomation Systems Web Site http://www.transfo.com

Several companies manufacture red-light equipment. ATS, CRI,
Gatsometer, ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH, multanova, Nestor, and
Sodi manufacture most of the systems in use in the world today.
American
Traffic Systems (ATS)
American Traffic Systems is a U.S. company with corporate offices
in Arizona. According to ATS' web site,
"American
Traffic Systems leads the industry with the advanced RL-200
red-light camera systems. The camera is housed in a permanent
enclosure at dangerous intersections. Statistics show that driver
behavior and violation patterns are almost immediately modified
once the system is installed. To maximize efficiency and leverage
cost effectiveness of an automated traffic enforcement system,
cameras can be rotated from site to site. And because ATS systems
are integrated and fully interchangeable, cameras can be exchanged
with other ATS enforcement applications, such as railroad crossing
and highway safety systems."

For more information, please contact:

American Traffic Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 9891 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Tel: 602.922.2100
Fax: 602.994.5508
WWW.ATSTraffic.com
Computer
Recognition Systems, Inc.
Computer Recognition Systems, Inc. provides video based
traffic monitoring and control systems for a variety of applications.
This section reviews the current projects underway in the Americas
and/or those recently completed, and a brief mention of some new
ventures abroad.
Electronic Red-Light and Speed Enforcement (ERASE T)
China
CRS has recently received an order for the high resolution Image
Capture System to be used for red-light violation enforcement. This
makes use of the CRS PCImageT Module(s) located in the CRS Image
Capture System. The triggers can be provided by an external source or
generated directly by the camera. The Jeep and motorcycle images
were produced with the same hardware as used in the ERASE system.
The following are examples of the HDTV images captured during
testing. The images have been cropped and JPEG compressed.
 

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Gatsometer
Gatsometer
is a manufacture of photo-enforcement equipment based in The
Netherlands. Their products are used globally. They are especially
popular in Australia.
Products
| Radar
speed equipment : |
- Radar type 24
- Radar type 24-RET
- Radar type JUNIOR
- Radar type DUMMY
- RadCam type 24
- FIP (Fixed Installation
Post)
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| Trafficcamera
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| RLC
(red-light camera) : |
- RLC 36
- RLC 36mc
- RLC 36msg
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| Fiber
optic sign : |
- triggered by loops
- triggered by radar
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| Accessories
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Multanova
Multanova is a Swiss-based company which produces photo-enforcement
equipment. It (along with Robot and ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH) is
a subsidiary of RMH Rothe Mueller Holding, Deizisau, Germany
Their cameras are PC controlled and can even be configured remotely
via a phone line.
Nestor Traffic
Systems, Inc
Overview
· Real-time intersection monitoring and red light violation detection
· Real-time transmission of violation video sequences
· Collision avoidance feature helps to prevent the risk of
intersection crashes
· Live surveillance capabilities
CrossingGuard®, from Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc.,
combines advanced video-detection technology with roadside video
cameras to provide intersection monitoring for red light violation
enforcement and improved intersection safety. This digital video
solution is more effective, more efficient, and provides much more
functionality than traditional wet-film systems.
CrossingGuard provides automated enforcement by capturing multiple
high resolution video clips of the red light violation. Images of the
front and rear license plates, driver image, and surrounding
conditions (i.e. vehicle approach, driver behavior, signal occlusion,
etc.) are automatically converted to digital format and transmitted
via telephone line to the enforcement agency. This direct
communication from the intersection eliminates the additional film
retrieval and processing steps required by wet-film systems, reduces
the risk of data corruption, and minimizes citation turnaround time.
Violation verification is simplified with CrossingGuard's
"Playback" software that allows officials to view the
captured video sequences, showing the full violation as well as the
color close-up images of the vehicle. The comprehensive data provided
enables officials to verify and issue a higher number of citations and
maintain more than enough evidence to defend a violation, if
challenged.
Additionally, CrossingGuard can also help to reduce the risk of
intersection crashes associated with red light running. Through its
advanced video detection technology, CrossingGuard is able to track
approaching traffic to predict whether or not a driver will stop for
the red light. If the system predicts that the vehicle will not stop,
the system begins recording the violation, and it sends a message to
the signal light controller to briefly extend the red light for
crossing traffic. The violation is captured on video and a collision
can be avoided.
And CrossingGuard provides "live" surveillance of all
monitored intersections from the enforcement agency - with complete
operator pan/tilt/zoom camera control. This allows any of the cameras
to provide real-time video surveillance of traffic incidents or
conditions at any monitored intersection. This capability enables
officials to respond more quickly to incidents and better manage their
emergency resources. After surveillance, each camera can be instantly
reconfigured to its CrossingGuard "pre-set" position with
the touch of a button.
CrossingGuard also automatically collects an array of traffic data
which can assist officials in understanding traffic patterns. To
simplify data reporting, measurement, and analysis, the information is
stored and maintained in a central, ODBC-compliant database.
Information and reports are easily exported to database files, word
processing or spreadsheet reports. This can facilitate traffic
planning, trend analysis, and incident reporting.
CrossingGuard's video and PC-based components can be adapted to meet
the installation requirements of any intersection. Because the system
is installed above ground, the need for costly, disruptive and time
consuming pavement cutting and lane closures is eliminated. There are
no in-ground loops to install or maintain. The cameras are mounted on
roadside poles or mast arms. A "ruggedized PC" is installed
in the traffic controller cabinet or in an enclosure by the roadside.
Phone line communications are deployed for the transmission of video
and data between the intersection and the enforcement agency. The
agency is equipped with a CrossingGuard Server PC which receives and
stores violation data, and supports viewing violation evidence.
CrossingGuard is built upon standard PC hardware and software
components. This design not only provides the reliability and
price/performance benefits of PC hardware, but also an upgrade path
for investment protection, and a flexible platform for adding
functionality or future traffic monitoring applications as needs or
requirements grow.
Better enforcement of red light violations has proven to significantly
reduce the number of red light running occurrences over time. With
CrossingGuard, transportation and law enforcement officials can take
advantage of the most advanced traffic monitoring technology available
to enhance their law enforcement efforts and improve intersection
safety.
Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., a division of Nestor, Inc. and
headquartered in Providence, RI, is an emerging leader in providing
innovative, video-based monitoring systems and services for traffic
management and safety. Founded in 1996, the company incorporates its
patented, neural network pattern-recognition technologies into
intelligent, real-time solutions that promote traffic efficiency and
intersection safety by enabling better roadway utilization, planning
and management.
MegaPixel
Ltd.
The Scientific and research-based company MegaPixel Ltd. was
founded in 1989 in Moscow, Russia. The company is engaged in
development software and hardware for computer vision system based on
neuro-like algorithms.
MegaPixel Ltd. has already implemented more than 20 scientific
projects in cooperation with USA, Italy, German parthners. Our main
applications are:
- Vehicle license plate recognition systems,
- Video surveillance motion detector systems,
- Systems for reading symbolic information from trains and
containers,
- Computer vision systems for robots,
- Intelligent video scanners for OCR in non-standard
applications such as reading factory numbers from car engine,
- Automatic reading machines (for reading books, newspapers,
indicators, indexes, and ect.) for the visually impaired.
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MegaPixel is unique in that it provides solutions based neuro-like
algorithms that function in a manner similar to human optic system.
License Plate Recognition System
MegaPixel has been developing license plate recognition systems
since 1995. The systems were first developed for recognition of
Russian plates which are often more difficult to read that those in
other countries.
Russian license plates exist in 16 combinations of digits and
letters, which can be both large and small, black and white:
Most frequently occurring license plate types

New license plate types

Transit license plate types
Plates for countries near to Russia present even a greater variety.
Russian license plates not always are pure. It is a dirty, salt, dust:
Other difficult images (shadow problems):


Some car after failures (distorted license plates):

Other distorted license
plates:

Problems of the imperfect equipment and communications:

These problems present real challenges to plate recognition
systems.
MegaPixel's Systems

The first MegaPixel's system MegaCar was developed in 1996. The
basis of the system was an ISA-bus Image Processor MegaFrame-3 from
Megapixel. The frame size was 336*192*8 bit grayscale. The working
range of the vertical size for standard size characters was 12-16
pixels (on the average 14 pixels). As the vertical size of the
standard size characters is 80 mm (all European plates are the same),
the field of view is 1.9 m:
The second MegaPixel's system CarFlow was developed in 1998. It was
the PCI-bus Image Processor MegaFrame-4.
MegaFrame-4
The frame size for MegaFrame-4 is 768*288 gray or color pixels
(rectangular, not square, pixels). MegaFrame-4 works much faster then
MegaFrame-3.
The first: PCI-bus much faster then ISA-bus.
The second: MegaFrame-4 has the powerful hardware support of the
Xilinx FPGA chip. This chip is suitable because the MegaPixel's neuro-like
algorithms (Gaussian functions) use only 8 fixed bits while completely
corresponding to the dynamic range of a real neuron - 1:10 Hence,
there is no need for an expensive DSP solutions with floating point.
Maximizing the resolution on the horizontal axis has allowed us to
reduce the vertical size up to 10 pixels. It corresponds to a field of
view approximately 3m:
Width of a Field of View, Character's
Resolution
Today approximately 30 companies offer License Plate Recognition
Systems including Automatic
Number Plate Recognition and Electro-Optical
Technologies, Inc.
Unfortunately, the majority of the companies do not specify
characteristics of the systems. Therefore, for comparative analysis,
which is not complete, the systems of Talon
from Racal Messenger Ltd., IMPC
from Optasia Systems Pte Ltd. and materials from an excellent
article "Opening the Shutters on Traffic Surveillance" from PULNiX
America, Inc. were chosen.
One of the requirements stated by Talon
is "Size of a plate: Between 25% and 33% of horizontal field of
view of camera". This corresponds to a field of view from 1.5m to
2.0m (length of all European plate is 0.5m) or a resolution from 15 to
20 pixels per character.
One of the requirements stated by IMPS
is "The character's height as captured would be at least 18
pixels high". This corresponds to a field of view 1.7m. All
calculations are made for European license plates.
The author of the Article
writes, "For typical OCR reading, it is necessary to have at
least 10 pixels/inch." This corresponds to a field of view 1.95m
or a resolution 22.5 pixels per character (USA license plate, square
pixel progressive scan camera is used).
PULNiX America, Inc. is the World Leader in progressive scan
technology. This company was the first to understand the necessity of
creating special cameras for ITS (Intelligent Transportation System)
applications. Progressive scan technology is necessary primarily to
increase a field of view.
PULNiX has developed two types of traffic cameras for ITS
applications. One is the TM-9701TC, which is 768 x 480 pixels with a
4:3 aspect ratio and the TM-1001TC having 1K x 1K pixels with a 1:1
aspect ratio. PULNiX also creates the new 2K x 1K camera with 16 : 9
aspect ratio.

This picture is taken from article, of mentioned above. Note.
In the article USA license plates are used which are of a different
size.

This picture is taken from same article.
The summary Table 1 contains results of calculations for various
systems and cameras. Note: Russian license plates contain small
character, which are 75% of standard. Therefore the table contains
separate results for Russian license plates.
Table 1. Width of a field of view (in meters)
|
Systems |
Standard
Camera
768x288 |
Progressive
Scan Camera
768x576 |
Progressive
Scan Camera
1Kx1K |
Progressive
Scan Camera
2Kx1K |
| Talon
(Europe) |
2.00m *
15 pixels |
4.00m **
15 pixels |
5.21m **
15 pixels |
10.42m **
15 pixels |
| Talon
(USA) |
1.44m *
15 pixels |
2.88m **
15 pixels |
3.75m **
15 pixels |
7.50m **
15 pixels |
| IMPS
(Europe) |
1.69m *
18 pixels |
3.38m **
18 pixels |
4.40m **
18 pixels |
8.80m **
18 pixels |
| IMPS
(USA) |
1.26m *
18 pixels |
2.52m **
18 pixels |
3.28m **
18 pixels |
6.56m **
18 pixels |
| Article
(Europe) |
_ |
2.70m
22.5 pixels |
3.51m
22.5 pixels |
7.02m
22.5 pixels |
| Article
(USA) |
_ |
1.95m
22.5 pixels |
2.53m
22.5 pixels |
5.06m
22.5 pixels |
| CarFlow
(Europe) |
3.79m
8 pixels |
5.78m
10.5 pixels |
7.52m
10.5 pixels |
15.04m
10.5 pixels |
| CarFlow
(USA) |
2.77m
8 pixels |
4.17m
10.5 pixels |
5.43m
10.5 pixels |
10.83m
10.5 pixels |
| CarFlow
(Russia) |
3.03m
10 pixels |
4.33m
14 pixels |
5.64m
14 pixels |
11.28m
14 pixels |
* - There are no data whether the double resolution on a horizontal
is used.
** - These result are calculated from the assumption that at work
with the
standard camera (768x288) the double resolution on a horizontal is
not
used (384x288 is used only). Otherwise a field of view will be
less.
MegaPixel continually searches for other ways to increase a
field of view. Today MegaPixel is testing the CarFlow II. In this
system two synchronous standard cameras and one Image Processor
MegaFrame-4 are used. The fields of view of the two cameras are
overlapped. The resulting field of view of the system reaches 5.5m
(for Russian license plates). The variants of parallel work two and
more MegaFrame-4 for acceleration of work of system and increase of a
field of view (at connection more then two cameras) are investigated.
Car
Flow II
Speed of Processing
One of the most important characteristics of a license-plate
recognition system is the speed of processing. In MegaPixel's systems
the original neuro-like algorithm of license plate detection is used.
The algorithm works both for front and for rear license plates. The
special external trigger is not necessary. This is very important for
systems with a wide field of view, as there is often multiple vehicles
in one image.
The MegaPixel's algorithm is multizoned - up to 16 zones of license
plates can be detected simultaneously. The speed of processing does
not depend on number of the detected zones.
The processing time for CarFlow is 40ms,
The processing time for CarFlow II is 60ms.
After detection of a zone, the image of a license plate
(192x24x8bit) is preprocessed. Removal of false detection, cleaning,
definition of type - black or white, expansion and binarisation
functions are performed.
The processing time for removal of false detection is 0.5ms.
The complete preprocessing time for one zone is 3.0ms.
The final process is Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The
processing time is approximately 20ms. All processing times are given
for Pentium II/ 400 MHz processor. For comparison in system IMPS:
"Response Time - time taken to read the plate number. This ranges
from 0.4 to 2 seconds, configurable".
Contrast of a License Plate
Another important parameter of an LPR-system is minimal contrast of
the image of a license plate. Talon
defines "Contrast" as, "The difference between average
character intensity and average plate intensity must be greater than
25% of difference between peak black and peak white luminance
signals".
Using this definition of contrast, MegaPixel's systems can work
with 5%-contrast images of license plates.

5%-contrast license plate
Maximal Speed of a Vehicle
What is the maximal speed of a vehicle can be? This value depends
from many conditions.
The figure illustrates typical installation of a camera for LPR-system.
X - look down angel;
L - field of view on a horizontal (car flow direction);
H - field of view on a vertical.
The LPR-system should, at minimum,
capture one image of the license plate of passing vehicle. Therefore
maximal speed S should be limited so that in detection cycle
time T the vehicle passed distance no more then L:
 Then:
C - height of characters (meters);
P - resolution (pixels per character);
V - vertical resolution of a camera (for CCIR - 288 pixels,
halfframe).
( V - P ) means, that license plate should be inside a field of
view completely.
The following is the resulting formula for calculation of maximum
allowable vehicle speed:

Note: This formula is simplified and excludes some geometrical
details. But under conditions:
- the distance from a camera up to a field of view is more, then
25m;
- the look down angel X is from 20 up to 45 degrees;
it works rather precisely.
Table 2 contains results of calculations of maximal vehicle speed S
for MegaPixel's systems (Russian license plates - 10 pixels per
character) at various values of detection cycle time T and look
down angel X.
Table 2. MegaPixel's systems, maximal vehicle speed S (in
Km/hour)
| X
(degree) |
L
(miter) |
T =
40ms |
T =
60ms |
T =
80ms |
T=100ms |
T=120ms |
| 20 |
6.03 |
543 |
362 |
272 |
217 |
181 |
| 25 |
4.71 |
424 |
283 |
112 |
170 |
141 |
| 30 |
3.80 |
342 |
228 |
171 |
137 |
114 |
| 35 |
3.14 |
282 |
188 |
141 |
113 |
94 |
| 40 |
2.62 |
236 |
157 |
118 |
94 |
79 |
| 45 |
2.20 |
198 |
132 |
99 |
79 |
66 |
Table 3 contains results of calculations of maximal vehicle speed S
for IMPS system (European license plates - 18 pixels per
character) at various values of detection cycle time T and look
down angel X.
Note: the best T for IMPS is 400ms. The values 100ms and
200ms are taken from assumption, that the time of detection is less
then complete cycle.
Table 3. IMPS system, maximal vehicle speed S
(in Km/hour)
| X
(degree) |
L
(miter) |
T =
100ms |
T =
200ms |
T =
400ms |
| 20 |
3.35 |
120 |
60 |
30 |
| 40 |
1.45 |
52 |
26 |
13 |
Thus it is possible to assume, that basically IMPS can work with
external triggers only (for example, inductive loop sensors).
Camera Installation
The author of the Pulnix Article
writes, "The typical look down angle is 40 degrees to avoid
blocking the view by the following car". However, it is possible
to object, following:
- The large look down angle does not solve the problem
completely.
- The vertical size of a license plate decreases proportionally cosX
(cos40 = 0.77). Therefore it is necessary to increase
the optical resolution. That will result in reduction of a width
of a field of view.
- Not all license plates are fixed strictly vertically (at least
in Russia). Some are inclined to horizontal plane. At the large
look down angle such plates cannot be read.
Usually in MegaPixel's LPR-systems a lookdown angle from 20 up to
30 degrees are used (but large angles also work). Therefore the system
has time to catch same license plate several times. The special
algorithm uses it for increase of accuracy of recognition. The
accuracy for Russian license plates is from 95% up to 98%.
The Talon
system also uses a smaller look-down angle: "Dip: Angle of camera
boresight to horizontal should not exceed 20degrees It somewhat limits
the system. Besides there are two limitations: "Skew: Angle of
camera boresight to vehicle path should not exceed 20 degrees".
Rotation: Must not exceed ±2degrees (unless rotation compensation
enabled)".
The same parameters for MegaPixel's system are: skew up to 45
degrees, rotation up to ±10 degrees.
There is an exact dependence of a rotation-angle R on a
dip-angles X and a skew-angle Y. It is geometrical
distortions. But it is not a real rotation; it is a skew in a vertical
direction.
 
Original image / Skew image (20 degree)
Table 4 contains values a rotation-angle R as function
from a dip-angles X and a skew-angle Y.
Table 4. Rotation-angle R (degree)
|
Y
X |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
| 20 |
7.1 |
8.7 |
10.3 |
11.8 |
13.2 |
14.4 |
| 25 |
9.1 |
11.2 |
13.1 |
15.0 |
16.7 |
18.3 |
| 30 |
11.2 |
13.7 |
16.1 |
18.3 |
20.4 |
22.2 |
| 35 |
13.5 |
16.5 |
19.3 |
21.9 |
24.2 |
26.3 |
| 40 |
16.0 |
19.5 |
22.8 |
25.7 |
28.3 |
30.7 |
| 45 |
18.9 |
22.9 |
26.6 |
29.8 |
32.7 |
35.3 |
For a stationary system these angles can be compensated for
when the camera is installed. But for mobile systems, the new
detection and compensation algorithms are necessary. Recently,
MegaPixel developed a special mobile system for police cars in which
the camera could rotate around a vertical axis and read license plates
as they come in its field of view.
MegaPixel has been successful working with system integrators. In
Russia the strategic partner of Megapixel is company-integrator JCS
Rossi.
For the System Integrator, MegaPixel offers the standard set: the
Image Processor MegaFrame-4 board (boards) plus the DLL-software
kernel (Borland C++). MegaPixel understands that a system integrator
can make system interface better and faster (including use of OCR).
MegaPixel stands ready to modify its software and the hardware
to meet the business requirements of its customers. MegaPixel also
welcomes joint projects.
- Width of a field of view:
- CarFlow 3.0m
- CarFlow II 5.5m
- Character's resolution 10 pixel
- Zone number up to 16
- Speed of processing:
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- Detection time (CarFlow) 40ms
- Detection time (CarFlow II) 60ms
Preprocessing time 3ms per zone
OCR-time 20ms
- Speed of a vehicle up to 200 Km/hour
- Camera installation:
Dip-angles X 15-45 degree
Skew-angle Y 0-45 degree
Rotation-angle R up to ±10 degree
Note: all data are given for Russian license plates.
Video Surveillance Motion Detector System
MegaSense-8
MegaSense-8 is the MegaPixel's soft/hardware PC-compatible system
intended to solve problems of security, supervision, registration and
control of access. The system is implemented with the use of the
latest neuro-like algorithms of digital image processing and
high-speed hardware developed by MegaPixel.
MegaSense-8
1. High-selective detection of movement
- Adaptable to varying lighting conditions which allows it to
operate in open space areas;
- High stability to natural (rain, snow, shadows) and artificial
(fare light, glare) sources of disturbances;
- Adjustment to objects of specified sizes;
- High rate of control - up to 50 frames per second;
- Zoned masking;
- Three-dimentional supervision.
2. Wide capabilities of registrating videodata:
- storage of frames from any event on any channel;
- storage of frames with a mark of time and date;
- storage of frames with a mark of fault zones.
3. Enhanced means of visualization and processing of videodata:
- scan of recorded frames in playback, rewind, step-by-step,
real-time modes;
- enlarging of images with clearness enhancement by using
interpolation algorithms;
- scan of recorded frames on a discrete channel;
- storage of individual frames.
4. Wide capabilities of generating spoken messages and controlling
external executive devices:
- generation of a spoken message for each event;
- record of spoken messages by the user;
- possibility of remote data access;
- switching on/off remote executive devices (sirens, locks,
- roadway gates, etc.)
- operation in the shade mode without generating of warning
signals;
- capability of system enhancement (modem interface with the
central control panel, etc.).
The system provides the following specifications:
- number of supervision channels - 8;
- resolution on each channel - 384x288 gray or coulor;
- number of control zones for each channel - 16;
- number of generated system alarms - 6 (violation of access
rights, disconnection of a camera on each channel, system power
cut-off);
- number of user's generated alarms up to 64;
- number of connected external devices up to 64;
- monitoring at close and long distances;
- data processing rate per 8 channel - 3 full cycle per second;
- data processing time per 1 channel -20ms;
- setting of a random mask for each channel and each control zone;
- capability of generating a spoken, text message, image
registration and switching on an external device for each event
with the use of a priority system;
- JPEG-compression
- switching on external devices for the period of time up to 60
seconds.
The main feature of this system is the use of neuro-like
algorithms. The system functions without regard for changes of average
brightness or contrast. I it maintains positions of object contours
that allows it to avoid false alarms. For example, the system copes
with two-multiple jumps of brightness, which can occur at work with
luminescent illumination, at the value of a camera shutter - 1/500.
While the MegaSense system was developed as security system, the
principles incorporated in it can be used for creation ITS-systems:
red-light running, speeding, rail crossing violations, toll
violations, antiterror application, incident detection etc.
MegaPixel is committed to assisting it partners and customers adapt
this new technology to meet their business needs.
- MegaPixel Ltd.
- Krylatskiye Holmy st., 35-4-790, Moscow, 121614, Russia.
- Tel/fax: +7 (095) 412-94-22
- e-mail routs@dialup.ptt.ru
Nestor
Traffic Systems, Inc.
One Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 331-9640
Fax: (401) 331-7319
www.nestor.com
CORPORATE PROFILE
POLTECH International Limited (POLTECH) listed on the Australian Stock
Exchange (PLL) in July 1998. POLTECH has recognised that business
opportunities in provision of dedicated products and services to local
and international policing jurisdictions are best developed through
the transparent requirements of a public company.
POLTECH's key business objective is to establish itself as a world
class developer, manufacturer and supplier of products and services
associated with policing, law enforcement and security industries. The
company's core product range includes:
LaserCam
(Mobile Speed Camera System)
Condor
(Fixed - static - speed camera systems)
Centaur
(Red light/Speed Camera System)
Minotaur
(Adjudication /Infringement System)
CiberImage
(Composite Identification by Electronic Reconstruction)
(click on any product to
download a PDF version of the Product Fact Sheet)
The company has entered into commercial agreements with several
Australian Police Forces, the National Institute of Forensic Science
and has signed strategic agreements with major international suppliers
to the policing community in forensic products and IT systems.
POLTECH has other significant opportunities to adapt and commercialise
its patented digital imaging technology to the surveillance,
monitoring and security industries. POLTECH has already identified a
number of industries where the technological advantage of digital
imaging technology provides a base for integration into an
increasingly computer oriented society.
Condor - Fixed Site Digital Speed Camera
The Condor Speed Camera System is a fixed site system that combines
the very latest in digital image capture with in road speed sensors.
The combination of a multi lens digital camera and a three cable in
road Piezo electric sensor configuration allows optimum application
for a variety of sites and lane configurations.
The unique feature of the Condor is the dual or multi lens digital
camera that is used to record the infringement. A wide angle lens
captures an image of the vehicle and its placement on the roadway at
the time of offence and the telephoto lens ensures effective
identification of the targetted vehicle in the appropriate lane.
By using Piezo electric sensors and a multi lens camera configuration,
up to eight lanes can be covered by one Condor installation. This
instrument makes use of multi processor control technology and
performs two independent speed measurements from three cables.
A further benefit of the Condor system is that it can be used for both
speed and red light offence detection applications or a combination of
both simultaneously.
Centaur - Digital Red Light Camera System
Centaur RLC system utilizes the latest in color digital image capture
camera technology for enforcement of red light violations. Camera
features include the automatic recording of progressive color digital
images providing conclusive evidence of the infringement including the
red light time and other details necessary for prosecution.
As an option, real-time monitoring of the intersection through the RLC
system can be provided. This would be beneficial for security and
public safety considerations, as in the case of identifying traffic
accidents or congestion.
A further benefit of the Centaur Red Light Camera System is that by
utilizing POLTECH's Condor configuration it can be used for both speed
and red light offence detection applications or a combination of both
simultaneously.

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Peter King: Chairman
Michael D. Walsh: Managing Director
John A. Nissen: Director
Michael D. McDonald: Director
- Postal Address: Level 54 Rialto Building, 525 Collins
Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000.
- Phone: (03) 9629-3111 International Phone: (+613)
9629-3111
- Fax: (03) 9629-6050 International Fax: (+613)
9629-6050
Perceptics Corporation
Product(s): License Plate Reader and Automatic Container Code Reader
Description: The real-time reading capabilities of the Perceptics License
Plate and Container Code Readers provide automatic vehicle and container code
identification in multiple applications:
- security checks at international borders;
- violation enforcement systems for ETC;
- emission checks and control;
- traffic pattern studies;
- vehicle classification, measurement and weighing systems
(Weigh-In-Motion);
- and
- commercial vehicle processing at delivery and inspection points.
Perceptics' LPR is comprised of a state-of-the-art imaging system and
innovative decision-tree technology, and can be integrated into existing
systems to expand their accuracy and capabilities or linked to databases for
immediate access of current file information. An on-board operating system
allows the LPR to operate in a stand-alone or background mode, while our
Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) guarantees correct reads despite
variations in font, syntax, size, perspective and tilt.

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- FAX: 865-966-9330
- eMail: sales@perceptics.com
- Internet Address: www.perceptics.com
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Pulnix ITS
"Your Partner In Vision Innovation"
Electronic Toll Collection. Speed limit and red light violation
enforcement. Traffic flow analysis and management. These and other
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications offer a unique
set of challenges to the ITS camera and system provider.
PULNiX specializes in miniaturized, rugged, high resolution video
camera systems and peripherals for ITS applications. The pioneer in
interline progressive scan technology for high speed image capture,
PULNiX now offers an expanded line of cutting edge ITS video imaging
systems and equipment.
PULNiX provides cameras, components and subsystems for larger ITS
related systems. These include high resolution video cameras,
ambient light sensing devices, high speed fiber optic digital
transmission systems, complete license plate reading subsystems,
vehicle matching subsystems and intersection enforcement systems.
PULNiX "partners" with system integrators to determine the
best technology and most effective solution for ITS application
requirements. Working directly with customers, we can recommend
system solutions as well as provide R&D evaluations for new
technical approaches.
PULNiX - TECHNOLOGY, RELIABILITY and VALUE.
We work closely with ITS system integrators and implement special
R&D projects to develop the most cost-effective, reliable
solutions to specific ITS projects. We design to meet the customer's
system objectives, whether the objective be reductions in violation
rates, increased public safety or revenue generation.
Eye and Brain "Intelligence"
Effective intelligent transportation systems must have the
ability to remotely control camera functions to provide optimal
imaging relative to the prevailing ambient conditions.
Field-Proven Accuracy and Reliability
PULNiX's ITS video technology has been perhaps the most
field-tested throughout the world. Beyond merely proving a high
level of accuracy, the result has been the development of a unique
method of evaluation that can be used to establish a business model
for using this technology to determine the actual operational costs
of running the system.
For ITS sales, please Contact PULNiX in Sunnyvale,
California at the number below.
Toll-Free (800) 445-5444
You may also send email to PULNiX.
Please include "ATT: ITS" in your subject line.
Redflex traffic safety enforcement
products range from high-resolution digital cameras to automated
processing systems built to manage millions of violation images
every year.
Digital SMARTCAMs
Digital SMARTCAM provides the core
imaging technology for Redflex' suite of digital traffic cameras.
The product of a three-year Redflex research and development
program, SMARTCAMs were created just for traffic enforcement.
By eliminating the film processing delays and costs they allow quick
turnaround between violation and ticketing.
By encrypting images and data at the point of capture they ensure
additional security for primary violation evidence.
And by capturing full-color, high-resolution, high contrast images
(embedded with 256 character Databoxes in the image headers) they
maximize ticket issuance and minimize driver challenges.

Key SMARTCAM Performance features:
- High-resolution digital imaging at
10 bits per channel, giving 1 billion colors
- 65dB dynamic range giving
excellent image contrast
- Sustainable imaging rates at two
frames per second or better
- Electronic shuttering eliminates
mechanical wear and tear
- Remote operation of fixed site
systems for instant performance checks, on-line communication of
encrypted images and data, and remote automatic control of
lenses
Digital SMARTCAMRED
Digital SMARTCAMred Red Light Camera
Systems include several SMARTCAMs (each with a specific imaging
task); fast flash illumination at 1/2600 second with 250 millisecond
ultra-fast recycle; and high-performance processors for image and
data management and remote communication. Green-light cycle
delay-signal is optional. All-weather, bullet-resistant enclosures
are double-walled for temperature control and security.
Digital SMARTCAMSPEED
Mobile Digital SMARTCAMspeed traffic
cameras are mounted in enforcement vehicles. Special Deployment
Computer screens allow operator's to 'see' the camera's field of
view allowing immediate systems adjustments to maximize enforcement.
Images and data are stored to 2G JAZ discs for transport or
communication to the ticketing facility.
Fixed-site SMARTCAMSPEED
systems are permanently installed at speed-related accident
'black-spots' or in tunnels for speed enforcement. As with
SMARTCAMred, on-line communication enables remote operations,
performance checks and transfer of encrypted image and data evidence
for quick ticketing turnaround.
Dual-Camera Systems
(red-light or speed)
Mobile
Digital SMARTCAMSPEED
system for enforcement of moving violations gives:
- Frontal scene and face shots
- Rear scene and rear-plate images
Digital SMARTCAMATOLL
Digital SMARTCAMATOLL
cameras are mounted at toll lanes to record plate images of vehicles
without current e-tags or correct toll payments and communicate
these for quick-response processing.
TRAFFIC
CAMERA OFFICE PROCESSING SYSTEMS enable efficient processing and
management of violation evidence.
Redflex Citation and Notice Processing Systems are applied in the
world's leading traffic processing centers. The three largest
systems built by Redflex can manage a total of more than 4 million
violation incidents each year.
Smart-IP Systems automatically
process images from any current traffic camera (digital and/or
film), find and 'read' the licence plate and match these against
registered owner details retrieved from Motor Vehicle Registration
databases.
Printing violation images and data onto Notices discourages driver
challenges and maximizes paid citations.
Court systems can supply encrypted original violation files and
other evidence on-line or in print format.
Complete 'audit-chains' record each and every access on a violation
history, creating total Chain of Evidence for prosecution.
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Redflex is
THE
FIRST U.S. VENDOR TO OPERATE ALL-DIGITAL PHOTO ENFORCEMENT
systems to
ticket traffic violators.
IT
ALSO OPERATES THE LONGEST-ESTABLISHED U.S. TRAFFIC
TICKETING FACILITY.
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Web Site: www.redflex.com
Email: information@redflex.com
Sodi
Sodi is an Italian manufacturer which produces the AutoStop
K20. According to the manufacturer:
AUTOSTOP
K20 is a portable instrument for the photographic recording of
traffic offences taking place at light-controlled crossroads.
The reduced dimensions of AUTOSTOP K 20 allows it to be installed at
prearranged stations in 30 seconds. This implies a drastic reduction
of overhead expenses for fixed installations and high flexibility of
use. In particular, as AUTOSTOP K 20 is easily movable from one
crossroad to another, it makes traffic control unforeseeable by road
users.
AUTOSTOP K 20 is able to provide a multiple photographic evidence of
the dynamics of accidents caused by vehicles crossing through the
red-light."
AUTOSTOP K20 is a portable instrument for the photographic
recording of traffic offences taking place at light-controlled
crossroads.
The reduced dimensions of AUTOSTOP K 20 allows it to be installed at
prearranged stations in 30 seconds. This implies a drastic reduction
of overhead expenses for fixed installations and high flexibility of
use. In particular, as AUTOSTOP K 20 is easily movable from one
crossroad to another, it makes traffic control unforeseeable by road
users.
AUTOSTOP K 20 is able to provide a multiple photographic evidence of
the dynamics of accidents caused by vehicles crossing through the
red-light."

For more information, please contact:

Sodi Scientifica S.p.A.
Via Poliziano, 20
50040 Settimello di Calenzano
Florence ITALY
info@sodi.com
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Voice .....+39 55 88.73.317
fax .........+39 55 88.73.140 |
TraffiPax
a Division of ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH
ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH is a subsidiary of RMH Rothe
Mueller Holding, Deizisau, Germany
RMH Rothe Mueller Holding, Deizisau, Germany manufactures the
RobotT camera which is used by several companies. The Robot camera
is well known for it durability and accuracy. During the cold war it
was a preferred device used by the East German secret intelligence,
STASI. ROBOT FOTO UND ELECTRONIC GmbH now sells a digital camera as
well as the wet film based Robot.
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traffiphot III-G
Red Light Monitor
with Speed Indication
[note: see traffiphot
III-SR below]
The
TRAFFIPHOT III-G offers new possibilities in the
surveillance of signal controlled intersections and level
crossings, i.e.:
- Red light monitoring
- Red light plus speed monitoring
- Speed monitoring during green
All cars disregarding the red light are
automatically detected by the TRAFFIPHOT III-G and are
photographically recorded.
With
an optional speed limit setting the camera can be triggered
by cars exceeding the preselected limit. This feature is
also useful to avoid "creeping" vehicles being
registered thus preventing the release of unwanted pictures.
The facility ensures that only serious and dangerous red
light runners are caught. Furthermore, permanent triggering
of the unit in peak traffic conditions or during traffic
congestion in the area of the intersection can be avoided.
Only clear and indisputable photographs are recorded which
results in a fast and most effective administration of the
offences.
The
speed threshold is adjustable in 1 km (1 mph) steps from 20
to 255 km/h (15 to 150 mph) so that a best possible
adaptation to the local traffic conditions is guaranteed.
Each infringement is registered on two consecutive
pictures displaying the relevant data, time, date, photo
number, red start time, etc., the car speed and the speed
limit can also be displayed on the upper margin of the
photo. The speed information, however, can optionally be
suppressed.
The interval between the first and the second exposure
can be adjusted between 0.5 and 5 seconds in order to meet
the specific requirements of the intersection or traffic
conditions.
Should the driver's identification be
required, the TRAFFIPHOT III-G can also be employed as a
frontal photography unit showing a clear image of the
driver's face.

Principal of the speed measurement
The speed measurement facility in the TRAFFIPHOT III-G is
effected by two induction loops which are laid parallel,
subsurface in the wearing course 1.5m between the leading
edges. The distance-time equation then gives the car speed.
The calculated speed is the basis for triggering the camera
when the set threshold has been exceeded.
Memory Card
The TRAFFIPHOT III-G can optionally be supplied with an
integrated memory card system which allows a simultaneous
recording of all relevant data not only on the film but also
on a memory card which facilitates the data processing. The
input of the car number plate is the only manual action
required for printing a warning or a summons to the car
owner, provided the corresponding PC has direct access to a
database where all cars are registered.
traffiphot
III-SR
Photographic Red Light and Speed
Enforcement Camera
The most advanced Technology for Effective Red Light and
Speed Enforcement

The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR unit permits the monitoring of both
redlight and speed offences, using the latest technological
developments from the pioneers of camera enforcement. The
TRAFFIPHOT III-SR fully addresses the exacting demands of
both Police and Municipal Authorities alike.
The essential features of an effective and rational system
have been created in the TRAFFIPHOT III-SR following a close
cooperation with the end users:
The unit consists of a fixed weatherproof
outer housing and a slide-in inner housing with photo unit,
control unit and panel, loop detector and flash system.
The entire inner housing can be easily removed from the
outer housing without unplugging cables. Only one inner
housing is generally necessary for the concentrated
monitoring of different intersections.

Red light monitoring with speed measurement
The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR records all vehicles
crossing the stop line during the red phase of a traffic
light.
The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR is connected to the
control unit of the traffic light and activated during the
red light time.
The triggering of the unit and the speed
measurement are achieved by means of one, two or three pairs
of induction loops, depending on the number of traffic
lanes. The loops are embedded in the road surface near the
stop line.

The unit has a speed measuring range of 1 to 400 km/h (1-250
mph). The speed limit which will trigger the camera can be
set in 1 km/h /1 mph steps.
When a vehicle crosses the induction loops during the red
phase the first picture is taken instantly, or after a
preset delay time has elapsed.
A second picture is taken automatically as proof that the
vehicle has actually crossed the stop line.
The
interval between the pictures can be set within a range from
0.5 to 10 seconds. It is also possible, as an alternative,
to configure the unit in such a way that the vehicles on the
second photograph are always taken on a predetermined
photographic position (fixed photo).
All
details for the prosecution are contained in a a data line
printed in the upper edge of the photograph: distance
between the leading edges of the loops, time and date of the
offence, a code number, the amber and red start time of the
traffic light, a photo number with indication for the 1st
and the 2nd picture (if applicable, also on additional
pictures of a queue of vehicles or multi-axled vehicles),
the measured speed, the speed limit on the site (when the
speed measurement function is activated), and the indication
of the traffic lane.
Automatic speed measurement during
the amber and green phase
The speed measurement is achieved by means of two induction
loops laid in the roadway. The correct speed is determined
from the time between pulses of the crossing of a vehicle.
The TRAFFIPHOT III-SR unit accuracy for speed measurement
is generally within the following tolerances:
+/- 3
km/h up to
100 km/h
+/- 3 %
above 100 km/h |
The
speed which has been measured is compared with the preset speed
limit of the measuring site.
When the speed of the vehicle is higher than the
speed limit the camera is released. The measured vehicle with
clearly legible car number plate and all data is shown on the
photographic picture. As an option the unit can be programmed to
take a second picture of a speed violation.
If an identification of the driver is desired, the TRAFFIPHOT III-SR
can be installed so that it takes frontal photographs of the vehicle
and driver.
Installation Diagram
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- U.S. Distributors
- Traffipax, Inc.
- 120 Liberty Square
- Danvers, MA 01923
- Toll Free: 1-877-TrafPax
- Phone: 1-978-762-5495
- Fax: 1-978-964-0541
- President: Douglas Baumoel
Auto-TraxTM
Photo-LIDAR systems.
What is Photo-LIDAR?
Photo-LIDAR is the new generation replacement for
the older Photo-Radar systems. LIDAR uses an IR Pulsed Laser Diode
to measure speed, distance and direction. By using beam width of
less than one-degree, an accuracy level is achieved that can not be
reached by the older radar systems. As the beam crosses the traffic
lanes, it can only target one vehicle at a time and minimize the
possibility of false readings. The beam can also be
"gated" so that only vehicles within a set of distances
will be read. The other feature of LIDAR is that a vehicle traveling
in only one direction can be captured by the system, if desired.

In the Auto-Trax Photo-LIDAR system, the unit is mounted in
parallel with a high-definition digital video camera and a mobile
computer system. Photo's are taken of both the front (face) and rear
(plate) of the vehicle in violation. Non violating vehicles are also
counted and timed for demographic purposes only. The unit is fully
digital and uses no film or tape.
The software comes in two parts. The first is the mobile
software. It controls the cameras and strobe then stores the
violation related information, such as images, speed, time,
location, and images along with other pertinent information. The
second program, on a separate computer, is used to produce the
warnings, citations, and assorted reports. All printed materials are
able to be printed in color as well as black and white. More
detailed information can be obtained by using the e-mail form at the
end of any page.

Mobile (auto) screen
"live video" view Base station screen detail.
Key Benefits of Photo LIDAR
- Extremely easy to use software
- Produce citations, warnings, reports, graphs, financial and
demographic information
- Highly accurate laser beam control
- Very reasonable purchase cost ( under 60K )
- All revenue goes directly to the municipality (not a
leasing/service company)
- Can pay for itself in less than 3 months
- High community acceptance (operated by and for the community)
Link To Applied Concepts, Inc.
- The Radar and Lidar Company, Stalker
Link To Kustom Signals, Inc.
- A Subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment, Inc., KUSTOM

- Contact Information
- Ingram Technologies, LLC
- West Valley City, Utah 84120
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POLTECH's digital image capture technology is called "the
System". The System's digital imaging utilises a computer to
record what a camera views directly as a computer file. In simple
terms, the computer records a value for each pixel or dot, which
makes up the image you see on the computer (in the same fashion that
a computer works). The image can then be treated in the same fashion
as any normal computer file, i.e. printed out as a hard copy;
transmitted to another computer by landline, modem or satellite
link; or stored either on a disc or tape. The 'trigger' for the
System is designed to provide optimal efficiency for the particular
application; and may include: laser gun, radar gun or underground
loop system (traffic enforcement applications), motion detector
(surveillance applications) and optical character recognition
equipment (security applications).
Modular in design, the System can vary according to the
requirements or specifications of a particular project and can be
configured as either a portable, mobile or fixed site system.
Various components of the System may be selected to suit customer
requirements, for example, in traffic infringement applications,
whilst a laser gun may be used, the System is also flexible enough
to be adapted to operate with a customer's existing stock of speed
detection devices such as radar or road sensors.
The System has distinct advantages over alternative
technology. For instance in the speed camera market, the technology
utilised in the System makes conventional 35mm film based speed
camera systems virtually obsolete.
The
System, being digital, allows facilities which could not be catered
for with the current technology. With the System, it is possible to
introduce "real-time" mass processing. This can be
achieved via the digital image capture of infringements being
transmitted to central locations for immediate processing via the
telephone network or radio link.
Product
Description: Digital Image Capture System
Portable
Field Computer & Software
Computer
& Image Processing Software
Additional
Components
Set-Up
Time and Modes of Operation
Testing
and Verification of Accuracy
Digital
Imaging vs. Physical Mediums of Image Storage
Operational
and Storage Costs
Processing
Costs
Current
Applications

Postal Address: Level 54 Rialto Building, 525 Collins
Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000.
Phone: (03) 9629-3111 International Phone: (+613)
9629-3111
Fax: (03) 9629-6050 International Fax: (+613)
9629-6050
The Company
Asia Vision Technology Ltd. is a system developer of advanced
computer vision technology. Established in 1997, we have proven our
patented technology and its applications in the global marketplace.
Our goal is to make available our technology to a worldwide market
by licensing it and our products to system integrators and business
partners.
Current Products and Applications
VECON-VIS - An automatic vehicle license plate recognition system.
When installed at parking lots, highways, tunnels, border
checkpoints, etc., VECON-VIS can automatically recognize, verify,
and store the license plate number of any passing vehicle. It is
extremely useful for parking lot management, law enforcement, and
toll road fee collection.
VECON-CON - An automatic reading system for shipping container ID
numbers.
VECON-CON can automatically recognize, verify, and store the
container ID's of any passing container. It is extremely useful for
container terminals and depots.
ITEYES - An intelligent traffic monitoring and control system
ITEYES is our new intelligent system that can monitor road
situations and control traffic flows on a dynamic basis. It is most
suitable for cities that have heavy road congestion and air
pollution problems.
Current Market Place
We have successful implementations of the above products in the
following areas:
- Law enforcement,
- Public transportation
- Airports traffic monitoring,
- Commercial and residential parking lot monitoring,
- Shopping malls traffic management,
- Toll roads, and
- Container freight terminals.
Our current users include Hong Kong Police Force,
Mass Transit Railway Corp, the Hong Kong New Airport, international
container terminals in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Europe, and a number
of commercial parking lots.
Benefits
Our products effectively reduce manpower, save time, and avoid human
errors in activities that normally demand repetitive use of human
eyes. Examples are checking of license plate numbers in parking lots
and highways, logging of freight container ID, monitoring of
traffic. Use of the VECON-VIS, VECON-CON and ITEYES are ideal
solutions for users who value efficiency, security, and use of
information technology in their operations.
Features of Our Products
* Automatic recognition of all alphanumeric and Chinese characters
printed on license plates on both stationary and moving vehicles
* Automatic recognition of freight container ISO codes including
check digits printed on both stationary and moving cargo container
* 24 hour non-stop operation
* Based on patented technology
* Advanced neural network to ensure high accuracy and fast
processing time
* Reading license plates and container ISO codes of all formats
(horizontal or vertical)
* Automatic storage of all license plate numbers, container codes,
and vehicle images
* Count the number cars and its flow direction and average speeds
within a road section
* Friendly user-interface for operators
* Configurable system that can be integrated with user's business
flow and information system
Our Services
Asia Vision Technology can provide consultation, training services,
development support and maintenance services.
To Contact

Asia Vision Technology Limited
Phone
: (852) 2319-2648
Fax
:
(852) 2319-2665
Email
: avinfo@asiavision.com.hk
Web
:
http://www.asiavision.com.hk
Address : 1/F, Hong
Kong Industrial Technology Centre,
72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong
Email:
avinfo@asiavision.com.hk
Computer Recognition Systems, Inc. provides video based
traffic monitoring and control systems for a variety of
applications. This section reviews the current projects underway in
the Americas and/or those recently completed, and a brief mention of
some new ventures abroad.
The projects are broken down by application category and by
state/country.
Electronic Tolling Violation Enforcement Systems
Massachusetts
Completed installation of four (4) lanes of toll violation
enforcement at the Ted Williams Tunnel for the Massachusetts
Turnpike. The system was installed under subcontract to MFS
Transportation. The system includes a single Image Capture
System (ICS) unit equipped with real-time JPEG compression modules
to capture four (4) violation images of each vehicle along with the
violation file received from the MFS lane controllers. The violation
data is then moved over a local network to a violation Image Data
and Storage Computer (IDSC) where the files are stored to a
removable SyQuest optical disk cartridge. The cartridge is then
transferred to the MassPike processing center for review on a
Violation Review Workstation (VRW). The system has been tested to
better than 99% manual review on unobstructed images. The following
is a sample image from this system (most violators do not provide
their name and phone number on the back of the vehicle). CRS
provides maintenance for the complete Electronic Toll Collection
System.

Note: The Vehicle shown is not necessarily a violator.
California
Completed installation and testing of four (4) lanes of toll
violation enforcement system with MFS Transportation on the
Caltrans ATCAS project at the Carquinez Bridge. The system included
an Image Capture System (ICS) that combined real-time JPEG
compression of color cameras looking across the entire lane with a
black and white camera with a five and a half foot field of view to
acquire an image capable of being read by an automatic license plate
reading system. Each ICS unit handles six (6) lanes and
twelve (12) total cameras. A License Plate Reading (LPR) system and
a Violation Review Workstation (VRW) complete the Violation
Enforcement System equipment suite. The license plate reading
system was tested to a reading accuracy of 70% of all vehicle types
over day and night conditions.

The screen at left shows the Violation Review Workstation (VRW)
functions. This is a Windows 3.1 implementation, later version are
available for NT Workstation 4.0. The image shows a nighttime color
image (JPEG) in the upper right. The review workstation plate
enhancement features in the center, a real-time pop up window in the
upper left showing the current violation and the automatic plate
read, and typical file handling facilities in the lower right. All
of these features are running simultaneously on the system.
Maine
CRS has assisted with a Violation Enforcement Systems (VES) for AT/COMM
covering thirty-two (32) lanes for the Maine Turnpike. The
project is complete. CRS provides technical assistance in system
design, cameras and lighting. CRS made adjustments to the cameras to
deal with the wide range of dynamic imaging conditions encountered.
New Jersey
CRS has installed a Violation Enforcement System (VES) consisting
of sixteen (16) lanes with MFS Transportation on the South
Jersey Transportation Authority's Atlantic City Expressway. The
system consists of the CRS Image Capture System (ICS), and Image
Network Server (INS) and a Image Review Station (IRS). Three (3) ICS
units are installed two (2) four (4) lane versions, and one (1)
eight (8) lane version. The ICS is a nineteen (19) inch rack mount
industrial computer based on the industry standard ISA bus. The INS
is, also, an industrial PC is located in the Farley operations
center and is connected over an ISDN TCP/IP connection to the Mays
Landing, Egg Harbor and Pleasantville plazas. The INS acts as the
repository for violation images and data and provides for expansion
of additional plaza connections in the future. The Image Review
Station is a WindowsNT Workstation 4.0 system that provides review
and archiving of violation images and data to a JAZ drive and is
connected directly to the INS at the Farley center.
Below is a set of sample images, that show off the real-time
MJPEG features of the JADE module.
Florida
CRS is under contract to Amtech on the Florida Department
of Transportation's SunPass Project. The Violation Enforcement
System (VES) involves, at this time, one hundred and eighty lanes
(180) of VES equipment. This application will use high-definition
television (HDTV) sensors to provide violation image capture and
automatic license plate reading covering an entire lane with a
single camera. The Image Capture System (ICS) and Violation
Enforcement System Plaza Computer (VESPC) uses an ISA/PCI
architecture running WindowsNT Workstation 4.0. In addition to the
ICS and VESPC, CRS is providing an automatic license plate
reading, on an NT PC platform. The design, and development is
complete and CRS is now in production with the high resolution Image
Capture Systems.
The following are examples of the HDTV images captured during
testing. The images have been JPEG compressed.

Real-Time Travel Time Calculation and Border Crossing Route
Optimization
Washington
CRS
has delivered four license plate reading systems (NRS2) and provided
training with Transfo to Washington State DOT (WashDOT).
The application involves license plate reading systems to calculate
the travel times on two roads crossing from the United States
(Washington) into Canada (British Columbia). A variable
message sign will be located at the fork in the road on the US side
and provide the border transit times on the alternate routes.
A similar project on the Canadian side is under consideration.
The installation of the system will be later this year.
19 inch industrial rack mount chassis
See Transfomation Systems Web Site
http://www.transfo.com
Video Based Intersection Control
Texas
CRS has delivered several Traffic Analysis Systems (TAS2) to Traffic
Engineering and Controls. The TAS2 is a machine vision
system able to control intersections for the Texas Department of
Transportation. The TAS2 can also be used for vehicle traffic
flow measurement. CRS, Ltd. installed its first wide area
detection systems in 1986. The TAS2 can support as many as
eight cameras with a single 19 inch industrial computers.
Traffic Surveys
CRS and Transfo have conducted a number of video
based traffic surveys. These customers include the USDOT, MPOs
in Boston, Seattle, Lexington, Reno among others, numerous
state DOTs, A/E firms, CUTR at USF and others. Surveys have included
travel-time, origin/destination, vehicle occupancy, ICC
registrations, and vehicle classification surveys. Transfo
provides expert traffic engineering (led by Dr. Paul Shuldiner) to
combine machine vision and expert analysis.

CRS Viewer Screen showing plate images, vehicle database matching
tables and other GUI features.
See Transfomation Systems Web Site
http://www.transfo.com
CRS announces:
The World's Most Advanced Violation
Enforcement System (VES):
Computer Recognition systems (CRS) has begun shipment of a new
Image Capture and License Plate Reading System for traffic
monitoring and control. The new products represent the current
evolution of the CRS Violation Enforcement System (VES). The new VES
products include a high resolution all digital version of the CRS
Image Capture System (ICS) and the latest generation of the CRS
license plate reading system. Computer Recognition Systems engineers
developed the world's first license plate reading system in 1979 and
the present CRS License Plate Reader takes advantage of more than
one hundred man-years of plate reader system development.
The ICS units are capable of acquiring high-resolution (e.g. 1300
x 1024 and upwards) images at vehicle speeds well in excess of 100
miles per hour at any traffic volume. The ICS units make use of high
resolution, all digital, fiber optic camera inputs. The ICS uses
dynamic, automatic, remote control over most camera parameters to
optimize performance. These features greatly improve image quality,
reduce noise and simplify camera installation. The ICS units are
based on the PCI bus architecture and use the CRS PCImageÔ series
frame grabbers and the WindowsNT® operating system. The systems are
packaged in industrial 19 inch rack mount enclosures and provide
easy expansion and upgrade capabilities. A variety of configurable
image buffering, camera control, compression, removable media and
networking options are available to meet various customer needs. The
latest version of the CRS license plate reading system is a software
implementation for off-line use that automatically reads images from
files over a network. It is available as an OCX for the WindowsNT®
operating system. New features include state recognition, improved
interactive configuration tools, large image format (4k x 4k) and a
range of algorithm improvements to ensure that the CRS License Plate
Reader continues to provide the best available performance.

Technicon Digital Camera Enforcement
Systems
Tecnicon has been delivering high resolution Digital Camera
Enforcement Systems to the Intelligent Transportation industry since
1991. The Digital Camera Enforcement System functionality provides
the evidence necessary to identify violators and deter repeat
offenders. Authorities have used Tecnicon's Digital Camera
Enforcement Systems to take violations to court and win.
Tecnicon has primarily implemented these systems in conjunction will
highway Toll Revenue Collection applications. Tecnicon's Digital
Camera Enforcement System has proven itself with over 250 units
installed in the United States and Internationally.
Tecnicon has a Digital Camera Enforcement System installed at New
York State Thruway (NYSTA) as part of their open highway evaluation
system, which captures front and rear violation images using covert
strobe illumination, and on the 11 lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge
in San Francisco, California.
1981 Mountain Road
Haymarket, VA 20169
Contact: Pamela A. Alonge
Voice: +1 703 754-0449
Fax: +1 703 754-0432
web: www.tecnicon.com
email: marketing@tecnicon.com
Mekel
Technologies
Film Scanner
M25400 Fact
M25400 Brochure
Film and Paper
Transport Systems
Mekel's
precision film transports are used extensively in film analyzers,
format converters, graphics, cameras, animation tables and other
film handling operations. Custom variations can be ordered for use
as a projector or camera. The movements cover the range from Super 8
mm to 70 mm, all with dual-pin registration for absolute
frame-to-frame accuracy. All movements operate in either
direction without compromise of registration accuracy, and are
available for use with unperforated film. Electronic control units
with either manual or computer control interface
- Automatic
phototypesetter
- Scanning
- Multiple format
precision movement
- Medical
application
- Traffic
Photo-citation
- Movie film
conversion
Mekel has
manufactured a wide varity of custom film transports.
Mekel film transport
customers include: NASA, Defense Mapping Agency, SAIC,
Lockheed Martin, Contraves, Litton Electron Devices,
Xerox, Polaroid, Ford Motor Company, Eastman Kodak, Edwards
Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, White Sands Missile
Range, Alpharel, National Semiconductor, McDonnell
Douglas, Westinghouse, Emerson Electric, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Vannier Photelec, University of
Alabama, and 20th Century-Fox

Mekel
Technology, Inc.
2800 Saturn St., Suite 150
Brea, CA 92821-6201
Phone:
714.996.5600
Fax: 714.996.5696
Web: www.mekel.com
Contact:
Robin Juarez
Email: TransportInfo@mekel.com

EZ
Street Corporation's EZ StreetT Cold Asphalt is an advanced
polymer-modified cold asphalt designed for permanent patching of
potholes, utility cuts, large cracks and small overlays. With the
advent of EZ StreetT , the Company and its founders, Dag and Lars
Seagren bring an attractive blend of technology and marketing to the
asphalt industry.
Design principles found within the Strategic Highway Research
Program (SHRP) protocol and advanced polymer technology, have been
introduced and applied to EZ StreetT Cold Asphalt which has made
it the product of choice for state DOT districts, municipalities and
private sector users.
At home in Miami, Florida, Asphalt Research Technology uses the
industry's most-advanced testing equipment and a highly regarded
technical staff to design and implement practical asphalt solutions
for pavement repair on a daily basis. Our marketing and sales
department works closely with producers, distributors, and end-users
to bring to market concepts and products that are exciting to sell
and advantageous to use.
Take a further look down EZ StreetT... and introduce yourself
to a concept and product that meets the needs of a diverse group of
individuals and organizations involved in the total patching
process.
EZ Street T, the first generation product of Asphalt Research
Technology, Inc., is a technologically advanced, dense graded cold
asphalt material.
Through the implementation of proprietary manufacturing processes
and hot mix design methodology, EZ Street T becomes a
totally-modified hot mix that is cold. The result, a permanent
repair product that offers the same workability and appearance as
hot mix, yet can afford benefits that its predecessor cannot:
- no tack coat required
- no long waits at hot mix plants
- can be applied in water
- requires no heat
- minimal equipment
- can be stockpiled on the job site
- will not push, rut, or shove
Customers of this product comprise a wide cross section of users:
DOT maintenance yards, cities, counties, and private contractors.
Whether a project calls for bulk quantities or a packaged product,
its needs are met through EZ Street Corporation's
growing network of producers and distributors.
- EZ STREET CORPORATION
- 4649 Ponce de Leon, Suite 303
- Miami, FL 33146
-
- Telephone (305)
663-3090
- Facsimile
(305) 663-0832
- Toll-Free (800)
734-1476
-
ASG offers a unique and innovative
contribution to Police Radar Countermeasures in the form of a radar
detector companion product - StealthGuard Car Wax. This high
performance car wax marginally reduces a vehicle's radar cross
section and the associated effective range of police radar on that
vehicle. Besides this feature, it is also a top performing car wax. www.stealthguard.com
For more information contact:
- Michael I. Sparks
- Sales Manager, ASG, Inc.
- http://www.aligned.com/
- mike.sparks@aligned.com
- p: (888) 302-7197 x.7704
- p: (847) 879-7704
- f: (800) 345-7255
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